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AX08 NFZ

2008 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,955 mi
Last recorded106,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 106,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 100,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,131 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,922 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 73,021 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,484 miles

Front tyres are getting close to wear bars.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AX08 NFZ is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 NFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX08 NFZ is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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